Irish retail sales rise as volume declines

Sales rose 1.5% in value over the past 12 months but declined in volume by 1%, CSO figures show

Bar sales in Ireland jumped 13.5% in volume last month.

Retail sales in Ireland rose by 1.5% over the past 12 months, led by increases in bar sales, clothing and books.

New data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) for May also shows the volume of retail sales fell by 1% since May 2023, highlighting the continued impact of inflation on spending.